A cab ride from the ancient centre of Rome this restaurant is located on the ground floor of decidedly unhistoric looking apartment block, 1980’s at a guess! One wonders if you are in the right place.

However the interior is very stylish with tall shelves of wine lining the walls, wooden tables and simple lamps hanging from the tall ceiling.

This is the place to come for contemporary Italian food, a great tasting menu and a superb wine list.

Worth the journey.

Link to Osteria Feranda website.

Osteria Giulia is within walking distance of the Pantheon but again slightly off piste. The food as well as the decor is also contemporary and the atmosphere friendly and relaxed. Ask for by the glass wine pairing with your meal and the waiters will happily do this for you.

We also ate at a couple of the many restaurants lining Piazza della Rotonda and Piazza Navona where you can sit outside and enjoy the very scenic outlook and soak in the atmosphere but for great food and wine you need to explore further afield.